Thanks to Mike Delich for organzing a lovely meet and greet wine tasting with the owners of Orofino Winery from the Similkameen Valley. Last Saturday, the young ballsy couple showcased their wines here in Fernie. Originally from Saskatchewan, they made the dream of making wine come true after 10 years of serious hardwork and dedication. They've earned thier bragging rights fair and square, and as they dazzled the room over at Fernie Vacation Properties while pouring their award winning wines, Fernie was enchanted and welcoming and sipping away the dreary Saturday evening rain.
The wines produced are so successful that many we tried were sold out for purchase.
Sometimes I think wine is best blended to acheive prefection, and their Bordeaux blend the 2008 Beleza was my standout of the tasting. Its smooth tannins, dark rich fig earthy goodness and vanilla cherry tones were the BEST way to end my work day and start my Saturday night with the ladies. This wine is available to purchase off thier website http://www.orofinovineyards.com/
The next meet and greet planned by Mr. Delich is the FAMED Shelly Adams, the author of the FAMOUS Whitewater Cookbooks. OMG I CANT wait to get my now, greasy, flour-ridden, well-used Whitewater Cookbook signed and meet this woman. Scheduled for Sat Feb 12th.
Great Idea Mike, hope this becomes a monthy party!
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